Estimator - Trade Shows

About the role

As an Estimator supporting our Rental Division in Las Vegas, you'll prepare quotes and budgetary guidelines. The Estimator also collaborates with the creative team to perform ballpark estimates on creative design. This position is an important role within the Estimating Department, and comes with unique and exciting challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team and perform ballpark estimates to aid creative with concept development budgets
• Use established estimating templates, corporate operations yearly set rates and mark-up and Master Service Agreement (MSA) client specific set rates and mark-ups as communicated
• Daily review online estimate schedule / calendar, meet established estimate due dates, update estimate schedule / calendar
• Participate in put – to – detail meetings
• Maintain estimating records per Derse policy and procedures including but not limited to standardized physical files and all digital documentation placed in the appropriate client folders on the network
• Use preferred vendor program
• Prepare Quote proposals based on; Labor, material, and subcontracted costs. The intended use of the quoted items are:
  • Tradeshows
  • Marketing Environments
  • Events (architectural elements)
  • Regional Programs
• Prepare Budgetary Guideline proposals based on; Labor, material, subcontracted costs, as well as published Exhibitor Service Manual information. The intended use of Budgetary Guides are:
  • Show Services / Transportation / I&D
  • Production service work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree and / or 5+ more years of relevant experience
• Experience working within live event & trade show, custom millwork/cabinetry, or similar industry preferred
• Ability to read & accurately interpret sketches and blueprints
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel